Career questions tagged pre-med
Pre-Med is a term used for undergraduate college students who are on track to go to medical school. Popular medical doctor careers include a pediatrician, surgeon, and anesthesiologist. Please read below to find out more. Read more Show less
How do you enjoy life as a premed?
I really hate all the restrictions I have on myself as a premed. Basically all the things I did to get into college (fancy extracurriculars, stellar grades, 20+ applications, standardized testing, etc.) I have to do again to get into med school- but with a job on top of it. And I'm majoring in Computer Science, so that's yet another set of hardcore classes to worry about. To anyone who had to do the premed grind, did you enjoy it? How did you find ways to take it easy? #college #doctor #medicine #pre-med #physician #medical-school #pre-medicine #med-school
When trying to diagnose a patient, what are the step taken to actually diagnose and give the right diagnosis of the patient?
I always feel like it's difficult for a physician to diagnose a patient, because, for me, I feel that there are many steps that must be taken to properly diagnose a patient and to give or recommend them for the proper treatment #doctor #medicine #nurse #pre-med #registered-nurses #doctorate-degree
Going into the medical field, what is the most difficult concept to grasp when learning about a patient? History? Condition? Diagnosis?
I was just wondering because I am always trying to see whats the hardest topic to discuss or to try to learn about the body or what could possible be going on with a patient and what their state or condition they could be in #doctor #nursing #pre-med #registered-nurses #doctorate-degree #pediatric-nursing
Which major will benefit me or prepare me to become a pediatrician?
I am currently a biology major but I researched around and it say you can major in anything and it will let you into medical school but I want to know which major will have the pre-med courses I need for medical school and help me to become a pediatrician. I am still lost about this. #college #science #medicine #biology #pre-med #pediatrics #pediatrician #majors
What year in college do you need to start thinking about graduate school, medical school, law school, etc?
I'm curious when I need to start thinking about the future education I will need once I graduate. I know that there is no time like the present, but what is realistic? #college #law #pre-med #graduate-school
Is it possible for a person to take both the LSAT and the MCAT?
Both are rigorous tests and I was wondering if people have done this before. #law #pre-med #medical-school #law-school
Does anyone have firsthand experience or knowledge about what happens if someone does not make it into medical school?
I am interested in the medical field to become a doctor but I am aware of the low acceptance rate into medical schools. #medicine #pre-med #medicine-school
Can you major in business and then go into medical school?
My friend is majoring in accounting and is interested in the premed career track and I was wondering if this is feasible. #college #medicine #accounting #pre-med #undergraduate
What are potential undergraduate degrees on the career path to a premed track?
I am interested in being a pediatrician but would like to major in something more versatile as an undergraduate degree. #college #pre-med #pediatrics #degree #undergraduate
As a junior in high school how can I choose a career involved with helping people such as healthcare(a doctor) without limiting my possible career options?
I have a passion for helping and advising people and seeing them get better, I'm strongly about attracted to healthcare but science and math are my weakest subjects which a good doctor would need to be strong in. I'm more interested in the patient care send administration aspects of healthcare. However I have other passions such as writing and don't want to limit my carrier options. #doctor #pre-med #pediatrician #career-advice #writer #helping-others
Can I pursue a medical degree without liking biology?
I love the concept of helping those in need and improving the health of others, but I am not interested in the science of Biology. #doctor #medicine #biology #healthcare #pre-med #doctorate-degree
How do I become a Physician Assistant in the Navy?
Does the Navy have PA programs? Or do you join the Navy after graduating from a PA program? I am still in college and was just wondering what options I might have with a career as a Physician Assistant. #college #medicine #pre-med #physician #physicians-assistant #united-states-navy
When is it suitable to plan, implement and conduct research when entering medical school?
I am asking this question because most students planning on attending medical school find it difficult as to what is the right time to engage in a suitable research project without any form of hindrances. #medicine #pre-med
Nursing Vs. Pre-Med
I'm stuck between Nursing and Pre-Med/Biology. Is it a right choice that I continue on with pre-requisites courses for nursing and get into a nursing school where I can obtain my bachelor degree (BSN) and take the state NCLEX exam to become an RN. Then, take the MCAT exam to apply to medical school? #nursing #pre-med #school-nursing
Which major should I pick
I'm stuck between Nursing and Pre-Med/Biology. Is it a right choice that I continue on with pre-requisites courses for nursing and get into a nursing school where I can obtain my bachelor degree (BSN) and take the state NCLEX exam to become an RN. Then, take the MCAT exam to apply to medical school? #nursing #pre-med #school-nursing
Should I pick a major (Biology) relating to medical school to prepare for Med School, or should I just enter Med School with any degree I want?
I've been to seminars where people have told me to be what I wanted to be, because schools actually like diversity instead of "typical science majors". The only question that they've never answered was if it had given them an easier time understanding difficult concepts in the medical field. I was wondering if science degrees will help me more than taking non-science degrees when going to Medical School, or if I should do something else that I like. #medicine #health #school #pre-med -school
What major works best for a soon to be Pre-Med student but also allows a back-up plan?
I plan on pursuing Pre-Med in college, however I must declare a major. I want to choose something that I can also rely on (like a back-up) if I decide that Medical School isn't for me. Of course, I don't plan on quitting, but I'm worried that if something were to happen then I would be stuck without a plan B (that and my advisor said we NEED a back-up plan). Then there is also the issue of looking 'unique' med schools, so probably not the generic "Biomedical" or "Biology" (I don't want my back up to be a teacher). What types of majors should I look into? #college-major #pre-med #backup
Does studying abrod help you when it comes to appying to medical schools or is there something more important I should devote my time to?
I would like to attend medical school once I graduate college, but so many schools have the opportunity to study abroad. I was wondering where it would be best to spend my money. #doctor #medicine #professor #pre-med #phd
Is studying biology or biomedcial engeneering as an undergraduate beter if I want to attend medical school after college?
I am visiting colleges this summer and trying to determine my course of study in college. I currently want to be either a Orthopedic Surgeon, Cardiologist, or Neurologist. #professor #pre-med #phd #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #neuroscience #orthopedics #cardiology
What would be the best option; becoming a surgical technician first, then becoming an emergency physician's assistant or vice versa?
Im really stuck on either being surg tech or an emergnecy PA and after weighing my options i dont know which to choose from #pre-med #physician #emergency-medicine #surgical-assisting
Can I become a RN first and then work up to becoming a physician?
I am asking this question because I want to have a career in the medical field and want advice on what steps I should take to achieving my goal #medicine #healthcare #pre-med #registered-nurses #physicians
Is the demand for people going into the medical field increasing?
I am a high school senior commited to going into the medical feild and curious about the system #medicine #pre-med #family-medicine #internal-medicine
What does it truly mean to do 'research' in today's time?
Having gone through my first year of college- it is common to hear the word "research" often. What does it really mean to do research? I am looking for someone who has done research, doesn't matter what field, to explain what it means to them and how they would define it. I think any textbook definition of it seems limiting because the term "research" can be used for a variety of different things. Can someone share their experiences having done research themselves. #business #medicine #science #pre-med #graduate-school #research #undergraduate
How much "exploration" (time-wise and in terms of course-load) is enough to ensure that your intended major is the most suitable/'right' choice for you?
I currently go to Rutgers University (New Brunswick) and will be a rising second year student intending to major in Cell Bio and Neuroscience with a minor in Economics. I intend to follow the traditional pre-med track with a special focus on business. Being at Rutgers this first year, I realized that many students come in thinking they want to major in something, particularly pre-med, only to later realize this isn't the correct discipline for them. I've heard an assortment of stories where students realize pre-med wasn't for them since freshman year of high school, while for others the realization didn't kick in till their last year of medical school! My question, then, is- How much "exploration" is enough to ensure that we know for sure that we're pursuing a career/field that suits both our interests and capabilities. I strongly agree that, yes, college is a time to explore, to break barriers, to go out of your comfort zone, to try new things-- but what's the finish line? What does the finish line of this exploration look like? Is there even a finish line or are we constantly exploring different avenues as we proceed further in our studies and afterwards? #pre-med #college-admissions #student-development
Can anyone clear up the hierarchy of Doctor?
I want to be a doctor and was just was wondering what the progression was from first year of medical school till your at the top. Also what is the top? What kind of titles do certain Doctor have? #doctor #medicine #healthcare #health #pre-med
What should I do as a college freshmen to prepare for med school?
Hi, my name is Jenny! I am curious to know what I should do as of freshmen year in college to be fully prepped when applying to med school. #doctor #medicine #pre-med #doctorate-degree